Miniature kabutoA miniature hoshi-bachi samurai helmetThe second half of Edo Period (1615-1867)19th CenturyThe diameter of hachi: 8 cm circaThe small sixteen plates samurai helmet with standing rivets is mounted with engraved plates on the front and on the back, on which gilt shinodare are applied. Visor (mabizashi) and fukigaeshi are decorated with gold maki-e lacquer with a design of flowers and mythical beasts. The three plates shikoro (neck protection) is finished with red lacquer.During the 17th Century samurai families used to display a set of helmet and armor, weapons and banners...
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Tatakinuri Nimai-dō Tosei GusokuSamurai Armor in the style of Kuroda clanMid Edo period, 18th centuryKabuto signed: “Haruta Tokimune” This authentic samurai armor bears a kamon (family crest) representing a Chinese character. Even if it has not been possible to find the exact clan where the armor came from, a stylistic analysis suggests a strong connection with the Kuroda family, whose suits of armor have many features in common with the present one.The taste for large wakidate (side ornaments of the helmet) is the most evident feature. Even if the most famous...
Suzuribako with a dragon flying in the cloudsEdo Period (1615 - 1867)Writing box in carved wood and maki-e urushi The interior is decorated with a landscape in nashiji, takamaki-e and hiramaki-e. Price band: 10,000€ - 25,000€Antique suzuribako for sale. Price on application. Please include item stock number: lacc-1032
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